Payroll Assistant

Lancesoft INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft is seeking a Payroll Processor for a hospital onsite in New York. The role requires 2+ years of payroll processing experience, including garnishments, taxes, and year-end activities. Familiarity with Oracle Cloud, PeopleSoft, ADP, and strong Excel skills are preferred.

HS diploma is required, a bachelor’s degree is preferred, and CPP certification is a plus. The schedule is 35 hours per week with an every-other-Friday requirement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience, including garnishments, taxes, and year-end activities.
• HS diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CPP designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing: calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and withholdings.
• Maintain updated employee files in HRIS/payroll systems; manage time-and-attendance records.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and reporting.
• Assist with audits and resolve payroll discrepancies for employees.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Oracle Cloud

PeopleSoft

ADP

Job description

Job Description

Payroll Processor role FPC or CPP certification preferred Onsite @ Jacobi Hospital 35 hours per week, 1 hour lunch, flexible schedule required every other Friday (6a-2p or 10a-6p)

Looking for candidates with at least 2+ years experience in payroll processing (i.e. Garnishments, Taxes, Year End activities).

Analytical skills related to retro calculations of pay and time required as well as the ability to work with multiple systems simultaneously. Intermediate to advance skills in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.

HS Diploma Req. Bachelor Degree preferred

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Payroll Processing: Accurately calculating wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions, including tax withholdings, garnishments, and benefits (401k).
• System & Records Management: Maintaining updated employee files, inputting data into HRIS/payroll systems, and managing time-and-attendance records Compliance: Ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements (e.g., W-2s).
• Reconciliation & Auditing: Balancing payroll records, reviewing tax filings, and assisting with audits.
• Employee Support: Resolving pay discrepancies, answering questions regarding paychecks, and handling payroll inquiries.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in payroll software and Microsoft Excel. Specifically looking for Oracle Cloud, Peoplesoft, and ADP
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy in data entry and calculations to avoid legal or financial errors.
• Confidentiality: Ability to manage sensitive, confidential employee data.
• Knowledge of Regulations: Understanding of labor laws, tax codes, and payroll compliance.
• Communication: Effective communication with HR, finance, and employees.

Common Experience

• Prior experience in payroll, accounting, or human resources.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field is often preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus

Company Description

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.